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Science Fair Project 
Science Fair Project
Rubric to assess student work and completion of science fair project
Rubric Code: S9C466
By mrssusancox
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

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  4- Above Grade Level

10 pts

3- On Grade Level

8 pts

2- Approaching Grade Level

6 pts

1- Below Grade Level

2 pts

Question/Topic

4- Above Grade Level

Question/Topic is original, specific, measurable, and realistic.
3- On Grade Level

Question/Topic is specific, measurable, and realistic.
2- Approaching Grade Level

Question/Topic is semi-specific, measurable, and realistic.
1- Below Grade Level

Question/Topic is broad and/or unrealistic. Student seems to be confused about purpose of project.
Hypothesis

4- Above Grade Level

Hypothesis is testable and directly relates to the purpose. Reasons are given for making this hypothesis.
3- On Grade Level

Hypothesis is testable, directly relates to the purpose.
2- Approaching Grade Level

Hypothesis correlates to the purpose, but is difficult to test.
1- Below Grade Level

Hypothesis does not answer the research question and is not testable.
Materials and Procedure

4- Above Grade Level

ALL required materials are listed. Steps are logical and thorough, easily followed.
3- On Grade Level

Student included all items required. Steps are logical and thorough, easily followed, but one step may be missing or confusing.
2- Approaching Grade Level

Student included most items required. Steps are logical, but somewhat confusing.
1- Below Grade Level

Student did not list all necessary items, or use appropriate materials. Steps are not detailed or logical, and/or missing. It would be extremely difficult to follow or duplicate this experiment.
Results (data)

4- Above Grade Level

Multiple trials were performed.
Results are easily interpreted and are represented in at least 2 of the following ways:
___Narrative
___Charts/Graphs
___Photos/Videos
___Illustrations
3- On Grade Level

Multiple trials were performed. Results are easily interpreted and are represented in at least 1 of the following ways:
___Narrative
___Charts/Graphs
___Photos/Videos
___Illustrations
2- Approaching Grade Level

Only two trials were performed. Results are not easily interpreted and are represented in only 1 of following ways:
___Narrative
___Charts/Graphs
___Photos/Videos
___Illustrations
1- Below Grade Level

Only 1 trial was performed. It is unclear what the data represents without referring to the written results.
Analysis/Conclusion

4- Above Grade Level

Conclusion answers the question based on research and experimentation. Student explains if hypothesis was correct or incorrect, and discusses possible explanations for results.
3- On Grade Level

Conclusion answers the question based on research and experimentation. Student explains if hypothesis was correct or incorrect, showing an understanding of the scientific process.
2- Approaching Grade Level

Conclusion answers the question based on research and experimentation, but leaves some confusion.
1- Below Grade Level

Conclusion is confusing and/or does not answer the research question. Student does not attempt to explain if hypothesis was correct or incorrect.
Display Board/Graphics

4- Above Grade Level

Display shows an obvious attention to detail and is decorated neatly. All steps of the Scientific process show a logical order. Student provided two or more appropriate graphics.
3- On Grade Level

Display shows some attention to detail and is neatly decorated. Most steps show a logical order. At least two appropriate graphics were used.
2- Approaching Grade Level

Display is decorated moderately neat. Parts of the Scientific process may be out of order or confusing. Student provided one or two appropriate graphics.
1- Below Grade Level

Display is not neat and/or seems haphazardly thrown together. Steps of the Scientific process do not show a logical order. Appropriate graphics were not provided.
Presentation

4- Above Grade Level

Student is well prepared and understand the process of their projects. Student can answer all questions related to project.
3- On Grade Level

Student is prepared and understand most of their project. The student can answer most questions related to project.
2- Approaching Grade Level

The student is moderately prepared and understand some of their project. The student can answer a few questions about their project.
1- Below Grade Level

The student is nor prepared to present their project. The students knows very little about their project.



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